US families are facing “impossible choices” as the Trump administration pushes to freeze federal funds for childcare and family assistance in five states over claims of potential fraud and misuse of taxpayer funds. Alice Dryden, a childcare worker in Chicago, Illinois, told the Guardian, freezing federal childcare funds would be a “disaster” for the families reliant on them. The allegations were debunked by media outlets which found no evidence of any of the childcare centers misusing federal funds. “It was horrifying,” said Lily Crooks, a childcare worker in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “Childcare is not a partisan issue.”Pam Frank, a childcare worker in Springfield, Illinois, noted there is already a shortage of childcare providers throughout the US, and workers in the industry are significantly underpaid.

TLDRGeorgia has introduced a bill proposing a statewide moratorium on new datacenters, driven by concerns over their energy and water consumption as they power the AI industry. The bill aims to halt all such projects until March of next year to allow local officials time to set necessary policies. This move comes as Georgia leads the nation in datacenter construction, with at least 10 municipalities already passing their own moratoriums. The concerns include rising electricity costs, water use, and lost tax revenue. The bill also has political implications, as it may influence the outcome of the upcoming elections for the Public Service Commission and the governor's office.

A colleague told me about a police dog that needed a home and so Jack arrived – via police van – at our house. View image in fullscreen ‘He gave me love and gave me structure’ … Jack. Photograph: Jan GraceAbout a year after Jack arrived, I found out a breast lump the GP had initially thought was nothing was actually cancer. Jack gave me a job. In the station, Jack took one look at the sergeant and sat under a desk, refusing to make eye contact.

Steve Willington, chief forecaster at the Met Office said: “Unsettled conditions will continue through the week, with a combination of rain, brisk winds and some further hill snow, particularly in northern areas where colder air remains in place. While many areas will see typical late January conditions, there is enhanced potential for some impactful weather on Monday night into Tuesday. We encourage people to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings as details evolve.”

Schott Music is delighted to welcome the “terrifically engaging” Raymond Yiu into its global catalogue of internationally acclaimed composersFact Sheet. Alongside his concert music, Yiu has written numerous successful graded examination works for ABRSM, bringing his music to students around the world. v=r69npaYoTv0Listen to Raymond Yiu: Orchestral Works (Delphian): https://open. spotify.com/album/ 2pyUS3e4u1iQ1h3MVrsEVR si= toOtdH7PSiy8oVAaTMI8KwLyn Gardner talks to Raymond Yiu and Lee Warren about The Original Chinese Conjuror in The Guardian: https://www. theguardian.com/music/2006/ jun/09/classicalmusicandopera1From Hong Kong to John Donne to 1970s Disco: Raymond Yiu on His Composing Influences: https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2015/08/hong-kong-john-donne-1970s-disco-raymond-yiu-his-composing-influences

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Channel 4’s popular baking show is judged by Paul Hollywood but since Leith’s departure, speculation has risen and now the new judge is confirmed as Nigella Lawson. Bake Off confirms Nigella Lawson as new judgeLawson said: “I’m uncharacteristically rather lost for words right now! “The Great British Bake Off is more than a television programme, it’s a national treasure – and it’s a huge honour to be entrusted with it. She has been a judge on the popular baking show alongside Paul Hollywood since 2017 when the series moved from the BBC to Channel 4. Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding are the current Bake Off presenters, while Dame Prue also worked with their predecessors Sandi Toksvig and Matt Lucas.

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Bangerang country straddles the Murray River, taking in parts of north-east Victoria and the southern Riverina in New South Wales. One of the largest towns on the NSW side is Corowa, a farming community with a population of just over 5,000 people. In November, the local council voted to remove the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags from inside council chambers and exclusively fly the Australian flag on all flagpoles in the shire. It did, however, commit to flying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags on 'available flagpoles' during Naidoc and Reconciliation weeks. Guardian Australia's Douglas Smith visited the regional New South Wales town to chat to locals about the move

The Department has once again been ranked third in the world and first in the UK in the Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings 2026, maintaining its leading position for another consecutive year. The latest rankings highlight the Department’s continued excellence across Education Studies. Our Department is a place of intellectual rigour, collaboration, and a shared commitment to advancing education through excellent research and teaching. “I’m thrilled to see this reflected in this year’s rankings once again.”The THE Education Studies rankings assess performance across three core areas: Education Studies, Teacher Training, and Academic Studies in Education. View the full subject rankings on the Times Higher Education website.

Drivers are being warned not to attempt to drive through flood water after a car became submerged at Land’s End Ford in Charvil. Crews from the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at 6.20pm on Tuesday, January 20 following reports of a stranded car. The driver had managed to evacuate but the vehicle was left stuck in four feet of water. Firefighters from Wokingham Road and Wokingham stations put tape up to alert others to the risk of crossing the ford. Drivers should not attempt to cross the ford while water levels are high, the fire service said.

Pressure mounted on Donald Trump’s administration on Sunday to fully investigate the previous day’s killing by federal immigration officers of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. View image in fullscreen People take part in a demonstration on Sunday, a day after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis. Schiff warned that a government shutdown would result if Republicans “insist” on combining immigration enforcement funding with other government appropriations. We don’t know what ICE saw, what ICE heard,” Blanche said of Pretti’s killing by federal agents. View image in fullscreen A man leads the crowd in the Pledge Of Allegiance at a makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday.

Passengers travelling on South Western Railway (SWR) services between Windsor and London are being advised to plan this weekend as engineering work in the capital leads to significant service changes. As a result, several lines between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction will be closed, with revised train services across parts of the network. On the suburban network, trains running between London Waterloo and Windsor & Eton Riverside will be affected. On Saturday, January 31, services between London Waterloo, Reading and Windsor & Eton Riverside will all start and finish at Clapham Junction rather than Waterloo. On Sunday, February 1, disruption will continue, with services between London Waterloo, Reading and Windsor & Eton Riverside, again starting and finishing at Clapham Junction.

TLDRAustralia has cancelled the visa of Jewish influencer Sammy Yahood, who had previously called for the ban of Islam and was scheduled to speak at several events. The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, cancelled the visa three hours before Yahood's flight was due to depart, citing the spread of hatred as not a valid reason for entry. The Australian Jewish Association criticized the decision, highlighting the timing of the cancellation.